November 2019

DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #60

Dear Granddaddy, help! Being a parent is freaking hard! Frank- frustrated father. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK58gEZAj5k&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=60 YES! I agree with you, Frank. Parenting might be one of the hardest jobs in the whole world. And like you, I, too, have been frustrated countless times and humbled way more often than I can remember. I wish I …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #59

Dear Granddaddy, it scares me that my daughter is about to get her driving license. Jan- worried mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzHzV39wTeE&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=59 Jan, I know what you’re going through because my family also has a daughter that age. Your worry or even maybe your fear is entirely totally reasonable. And I guess it’s just part of …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #58

Dear Granddaddy, the thought of going to college next year is scaring me. Kati- 12th grader. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dvkeCCrVeQ&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=58 Well, Kati, I don’t blame you for feeling scared. We all tend to worry about the next big step in our lives. However, Kati, you are more capable than you think. You told me that college …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #57

Dear Granddaddy, I feel overworked in school and in life. Sammy- 7th grader. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOX5s_Ggjqc&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=57         Sammy, I’m feeling that, too! I am also overworked in school because that’s my job, and lots of us are overworked at our jobs. I am also overworked in life because I have to work multiple jobs to …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #56

Dear Granddaddy, why did President Bush have such a long funeral? Elisa- student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BthWdTdaDcs&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=56 Well, Elisa, it looks like you watched President Bush’s funeral. And that’s a good thing because you took at least some time, if not a lot, to learn something about a great man, a great President, and a great …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #55

Dear Granddaddy, I don’t like the fact that my high school only has gym twice a week. Dakota- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHC8HPrXDg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=55 Dakota, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I’m a big believer in the Old World Greek values of mind and body. Ancient Greece had some pretty cool and impressive philosophers who had very …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #54

Dear Granddaddy, why can’t I move out of my home? I’m 16 and ready to go! Xavier- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S6C9g3KITU&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=54 Xavier, you sound like a very determined young man with a strong will, who will most likely do some pretty impressive things in your lifetime when you are given the chance. Now I …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #53

Dear Granddaddy, why do we protect bad leaders? Emma- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSB3okhtCX4&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=53  Well, Emma, I’m not exactly sure. Your question is a good question and a very complex one, too. I’m guessing that when you mentioned leadership, you’re probably referring to a lot of the things that have been in the news lately on …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #52

Dear Granddaddy, why does my life have to be so hard? Felix- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaqCxs2UmXw&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=52 Well, Felix, I can relate to you very well on this question. I, too, often wonder why my life has to be so hard. And I bet there are millions of people out there that are also wondering …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #51

Dear Granddaddy, why do the adults always have to give me a hard time about my phone? Iliana- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeVeML1bSGM&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=51 Well, Iliana, I can remember when I was your age and we didn’t have phones or any of the kinds of electronics that you kids have today. I think in some ways, …

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